18386061. IMAGE SENSOR AND OPERATING METHOD OF IMAGE SENSOR simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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IMAGE SENSOR AND OPERATING METHOD OF IMAGE SENSOR
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Seongwook Song of Suwon-si (KR)
Geunyoung Lee of Suwon-si (KR)
Haewoong Jang of Suwon-si (KR)
IMAGE SENSOR AND OPERATING METHOD OF IMAGE SENSOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18386061 titled 'IMAGE SENSOR AND OPERATING METHOD OF IMAGE SENSOR
The patent application describes an image sensor with an active pixel array and an optical black pixel array, along with a readout circuit and a dark level corrector.
- Active pixel array: Matrix of active pixels for capturing image data.
- Optical black pixel array: Matrix of optical black pixels for generating black data.
- Readout circuit: Converts pixel signals into digital signals for image data and black signals for black data.
- Dark level corrector: Corrects pixel values in the image data.
Potential Applications: - Digital cameras - Surveillance systems - Medical imaging devices
Problems Solved: - Ensures accurate image data by correcting pixel values. - Improves image quality by accounting for dark levels.
Benefits: - Enhanced image quality - Accurate color reproduction - Improved low-light performance
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Image Sensors for High-Quality Imaging" This technology can be used in various commercial applications such as: - Smartphone cameras - Security cameras - Automotive cameras
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to image sensors, readout circuits, and dark level correction algorithms to understand the evolution of this technology.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in image sensor technology, readout circuit designs, and dark level correction algorithms to enhance the performance of image sensors.
Questions about Image Sensor Technology: 1. How does the dark level corrector improve image quality? 2. What are the key differences between active pixels and optical black pixels in the sensor design?
Original Abstract Submitted
An image sensor includes an active pixel array in which a plurality of active pixels are arranged in a matrix, the active pixel array including a plurality of active regions including at least one active pixel, an optical black pixel array in which a plurality of optical black pixels are arranged in a matrix, the optical black pixel array including a plurality of optical black regions including at least one optical black pixel, a readout circuit configured to generate image data including pixel values by converting pixel signals generated from the plurality of active pixels into digital signals and generate black data including black pixel values by converting black signals generated from the plurality of optical black pixels into digital signals, and a dark level corrector configured to correct pixel values included in the image data.
